We're on the lookout for an experienced and commercially driven Planning Manager to join our Nude Lucy team in Alexandria, Sydney!

This is an exciting prospect to play a key role in the continued growth of one of Australia's leading fashion brands, working alongside a passionate and collaborative team to drive commercial performance across our retail and online channels.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Planning – Vertical Brands, you'll take ownership of the merchandise financial planning function for Nude Lucy, driving sales, margin and inventory performance across the business.

Working closely with Buying, Design, Production and Marketing, you'll be responsible for developing and executing seasonal financial plans, optimising stock levels and identifying opportunities to maximise profitability.

You'll also lead and develop our Allocation & Replenishment Analyst, helping to build a high-performing planning function that supports the brand's continued growth.

Key responsibilities will include: Lead and manage annual and seasonal merchandise financial plans across sales, margin, inventory and OTB

Partner with Buying and Design to develop commercially focused range and assortment plans aligned with brand strategy

Manage stock levels, OTB and inventory flow to maximise sales opportunities and minimise aged stock

Drive weekly trade analysis, identifying key trends, risks and opportunities to improve performance

Develop accurate sales forecasts and reforecasts across retail and online channels

Partner with key stakeholders to execute markdown, promotional and clearance strategies while protecting margin

Oversee allocation and replenishment strategies to ensure optimal stock availability across stores and online

Deliver regular performance reporting,



insights and post-season reviews to support business decisions

Lead, coach and develop the Allocation & Replenishment Analyst

Drive continuous improvement across planning processes, systems and reporting You will have: Demonstrated 5+ years' experience in merchandise or financial planning within fashion retail, including experience at Senior Planner or Planning Manager level

Proven experience managing merchandise financial plans, OTB, forecasting and inventory performance

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse data, identify trends and drive profitable outcomes

Experience in range planning, assortment strategy, stock management and markdown optimisation

Advanced Excel skills and experience with merchandise planning and reporting systems

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams

Previous experience leading, coaching or mentoring team members A proactive, analytical and solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail

Experience within womenswear, vertical brands or omnichannel retail will be highly regarded Benefits of Joining Nude Lucy: 40% off Accent Group brands including Nude Lucy, Stylerunner, Hype DC, Skechers, HOKA and more!

Be part of a growing Australian fashion brand with exciting expansion plans

Work alongside a passionate, creative and collaborative team

Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the commercial success and future growth of Nude Lucy

Genuine career development and progression opportunities across Nude Lucy and the wider Accent Group team If you're an experienced Planning Manager with a passion for fashion, a strong commercial mindset and the drive to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

📌 Planning Manager - Nude Lucy (Alexandria)
🏢 ACCENT GROUP
📍 Alexandria